New Zealand College of Chiropractic

What New Zealand College of Chiropractic does

The New Zealand College of Chiropractic (NZCC) is a private tertiary education institution headquartered at 6 Harrison Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland, established in 1994. Its core product is a five-year Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro) degree delivered to an estimated ~260 students, with tuition priced at NZD 13,480 for domestic Year 1 students rising to NZD 21,240 for Years 2-5 and NZD 31,788-$40,700 for international students, plus a NZD 500 annual student services fee. NZCC operates a platform-plus-services model in which the academic degree is reinforced by an on-campus public Chiropractic Centre (staffed by interns under expert mentors with state-of-the-art radiology and a Human Performance and Motion Capture Lab), the AXIS online community platform (built on PeopleGrove for alumni, students, and practitioners), a three-year Diagnostic Imaging Residency leading to American Chiropractic Board of Radiology eligibility, and the Centre for Chiropractic Research focused on neurophysiological outcomes.

Revenue is generated primarily through domestic and international tuition, supplemented by patient services at the Chiropractic Centre, postgraduate residency fees, and donations via the Tua Iwi Foundation and 'Two for the TIC' programmes. Go-to-market is hybrid: competitive admissions interviews and essays via an online application portal, supported by a multi-city career-talk tour across New Zealand, virtual information sessions for international audiences, a 'Send Us Your Best' chiropractor referral network, and cross-credit pathways with University of Otago, University of Auckland, and AUT. Customer segments span school leavers, mature career changers, health-science pathway entrants, Māori and Pasifika students (supported via dedicated scholarships co-funded with the NZ Chiropractors' Association), international students (Canada, Singapore, Norway), and postgraduate chiropractors seeking DACBR specialisation.

The institution holds NZQA and CCEA accreditation, enabling graduates to practise in New Zealand and Australia, and received a 'Highly Confident' rating in the 2025 NZQA External Evaluation and Review. Technology integrations include Wisenet (LMS), PeopleGrove (AXIS), Microsoft Office 365, and Stripe payments. NZCC is independently governed with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital backing, operating on tuition, services, and alumni philanthropy.

Name

New Zealand College of Chiropractic

Legal name

New Zealand College of Chiropractic

Website

https://chiropractic.ac.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The New Zealand College of Chiropractic is a private tertiary education institution in Auckland, established in 1994, offering a five-year Bachelor of Chiropractic degree to approximately 260 students, supplemented by an on-campus public Chiropractic Centre, postgraduate Diagnostic Imaging Residency, the AXIS alumni community platform, and the Centre for Chiropractic Research.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chiropractic Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Offices of Chiropractors (621310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Chiropractic Care (HSADALAA)

Keywords

• Chiropractic education
• Tertiary education
• Healthcare training
• Professional degree
• Chiropractic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition fees charged to domestic New Zealand and Australian students. Year 1 students pay $13,480 NZD annually, while Year 2-5 students pay $21,240 NZD annually.
2. International Student Tuition: International students pay higher tuition rates: $31,788 NZD for Year 1 and $40,700 NZD for Years 2-5 annually.
3. Student Services Fee: All students pay a compulsory student services fee of $500 NZD per year.
4. Chiropractic Centre Patient Services: The on-campus public Chiropractic Centre provides chiropractic care services to the community, generating revenue while providing hands-on training for students.
5. Diagnostic Imaging Residency Programme: Three-year full-time residency programme for qualified, registered chiropractors that prepares them for the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology exam.
6. Tua Iwi Foundation Donations: Regular giving programme where members contribute to support the college's strategic direction and capital projects.
7. Two for the TIC Programme: Recurring donor programme supporting specific projects including Human Performance Lab, Campus Enhancement, Practice Powered Research Network, and Student Journey initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The New Zealand College of Chiropractic delivers a five-year Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro) degree program, combining classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training from day one through its on-campus Chiropractic Centre. The college also operates a public Chiropractic Centre providing patient care, a Centre for Chiropractic Research, a three-year Diagnostic Imaging Residency for qualified chiropractors, and the AXIS online community platform supporting alumni and professional networking.

Product overview

The New Zealand College of Chiropractic is a single-institution educational provider offering a five-year Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro) degree as its primary programme. The institution operates a platform-plus-services model centred on the core degree programme, supplemented by the on-campus Chiropractic Centre for practical training, the AXIS online community platform for alumni and career networking, and a Diagnostic Imaging Residency for post-graduate specialisation. Supporting services include the NZCA Centennial Library, student support services, an online application system, NCEA rank score calculator, health science pathway programmes, scholarships, and fundraising initiatives (Tua Iwi Foundation and Two for the TIC). Research activities are conducted through the Centre for Chiropractic Research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AXIS: AXIS is a new online home base for the NZCC community. It is a place to connect, learn, and stay involved, bringing together alumni, students, staff, CAs and Practice Managers, and the wider chiropractic community in one shared space.
• Tua Iwi Foundation

Products and services

• Bachelor of Chiropractic (BChiro) Five-year professional degree programme in chiropractic education, providing hands-on training from day one with practical internship experience at the on-campus Chiropractic Centre for prospective students seeking a healthcare career in chiropractic.
• Chiropractic Centre (public patient services) World-class public chiropractic clinic featuring state-of-the-art radiology and adjustment equipment, staffed by skilled interns supervised by expert mentors, providing chiropractic care to the Auckland public and practice members.
• Diagnostic Imaging Residency Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Research demonstrates chiropractic care improves central nervous system function
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Zealand Chiropractors' Association (NZCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NZCA collaborates with the college on a scholarship programme including the Irene Gold Scholarship, Dean Carter Chiropractic Scholarship, and Richie Barnett Chiropractic Scholarship. Each scholarship provides $10,000 annual living stipends and mentorship. The partnership aims to address challenges faced by aspiring chiropractors and ensure the profession reflects diverse cultures and communities in New Zealand and Pacific Islands.
• University of OtagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved pathway provider for the college's Health Science Pathways programme. Students who complete the University of Otago First Year Health Sciences programme can enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Chiropractic degree.
• University of AucklandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved pathway provider for the college's Health Science Pathways programme. Students who complete the University of Auckland Biomedical Common Year can enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Chiropractic degree.
• Auckland University of Technology (AUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved pathway provider for the college's Health Science Pathways programme. Students who complete AUT Health or Applied Science programmes can enter Year 2 of the Bachelor of Chiropractic degree.
• LifespanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe college has partnered with Lifespan for student counselling services. Counsellors are available on-site on Tuesdays and Fridays during semester and Fridays during mid-year break. Students can contact via text, email, phone, or web inquiry.
• New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNZQA is the regulatory body that accredits the college's programmes and conducts External Evaluation and Reviews. The college received a 'Highly Confident' rating in the 2025 review.
• Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCEA provides international accreditation for the college's chiropractic programme, enabling graduates to practise in New Zealand and Australia.
• New Zealand Ice FernzminorOthersNZCC graduate Brittany serves as coach of the New Zealand Ice Fernz national women's ice hockey team, demonstrating alumni success in combining chiropractic with high-performance sports leadership.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Logan University: Logan University is a US-based chiropractic and health sciences university offering the Doctor of Chiropractic alongside on-campus clinical training and research. It competes with NZCC for internationally mobile chiropractic students seeking a research-credentialed DC program.
• Life University: Life University (Marietta, Georgia) is one of the largest chiropractic-focused universities globally, offering a Doctor of Chiropractic with on-campus clinics and a vitalistic philosophy similar to NZCC's foundational approach.
• Palmer College of Chiropractic: Palmer College of Chiropractic is one of the largest and oldest chiropractic-focused institutions in the world (founded 1897, Davenport, Iowa). It is directly comparable to NZCC as a dedicated chiropractic college offering a Doctor of Chiropractic, with its own on-campus clinics and research arm.
• Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) is Canada's premier English-language chiropractic college, offering a four-year DC program with embedded teaching clinics. It directly competes with NZCC for North American international students and is one of the closest non-US peers in scale and mission.
• Southern Cross University (Chiropractic): Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast / Lismore offers an accredited chiropractic program within a multidisciplinary university. It is a regional peer competing for Australian and international students seeking CCEA-aligned chiropractic training.
• RMIT University (Chiropractic): RMIT University in Melbourne offers an integrated chiropractic program within a large public university, providing an alternative pathway for students who prefer a broader institutional setting. It is comparable to NZCC on CCEA accreditation and Asia-Pacific reach.
• Parker University: Parker University in Dallas, Texas is a chiropractic-focused institution offering a Doctor of Chiropractic alongside health sciences programs with on-campus clinic training. It is comparable in mission and student profile to NZCC's five-year BChiro.
• Macquarie University (Department of Chiropractic): Macquarie University in Sydney hosts one of Australia's leading chiropractic programs, with research strength in neurophysiology that directly overlaps NZCC's research focus. It is the closest regional peer and competes with NZCC for Australian and international students.
• Central Queensland University (Chiropractic): Central Queensland University operates Australia's largest chiropractic program by enrolment, with multiple campuses and a strong online/distance offering. It competes with NZCC on price and accessibility for domestic and international chiropractic students.
• Murdoch University (Chiropractic): Murdoch University in Perth offers a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and integrated chiropractic training within a broader university setting. It is a regional peer providing CCEA-equivalent accredited training that competes for the same Australasian student pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nzcollegeofchiro
• Facebookfacebook.com/nzchiro
• Instagraminstagram.com/nzchirocollege
• Xx.com/nzchirocollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-zealand-college-of-chiropractic

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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